2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 37 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 19, 2023

2023-10-19 23:00:48 UTC (2023-10-19) · approx. 4:00 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml(texnet))
Time23:00 UTC≈ 4:00 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.715°, -103.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml(texnet)
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7150°N
-103.9970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023unky
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-20 17:20:16 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023unky). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 19, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 37 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023unky/